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Summaries for Acquired Von Willebrand Syndrome

NIH Rare Diseases:48 Acquired von willebrand syndrome (avws) is a bleeding disorder that can occur due to a variety of conditions, but is not caused by a vwf gene mutation. it is most often seen in persons over age 40 years with no prior bleeding history. this condition may result from lymphoproliferative disorders, autoimmune disorders (including systemic lupus erythrematosus, scleroderma, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome), heart conditions such as aortic valvular stenosis, increased blood platelet count such as essential thrombocythemia, and certain drugs. about 300 cases of this condition have been reported in the medical literature thus far. treatment depends on the underlying cause of the condition.
last updated: 9/15/2011

Development of acquired von Willebrand syndrome during short-term micro axial pump support: implications for bleeding in a patient bridged to a long-term continuous-flow left ventricular assist device. (24614358)